Q&A with Dr. Persky

Is volume the only way to eliminate smoker lines?

RealSelf actual patient comment: Dr. has used Juvaderm UP for smoker lines on my lips however he’s doing this by adding volume I believe is creating a puffy look on my upper lip ,According to him it’s the only way to erase those lines.Any suggestions? Can the little lines be addressed one by one?I don’t […]

Good candidate for nasolabial fillers? (Photo)

RealSelf actual patient comment: Hello! I’m a late-20s female who is starting to notice pronounced nasolabial folds, primarily on the left side of my face. I think this might be due to having “flat” anterior cheekbones and fairly low body fat or some other anatomical thing that has to do with my smile (I included […]

How can I make my face look less round and flat? (Photos)

RealSelf actual patient comment: I feel like my face is so flat on my side profile how do I bring out my features more? Would fillers help that? Is there something I can do to make my face look less round? Thanks A.Yes, fillers properly placed should add to your natural beauty. I would treat […]

Looking for a doctor to do facial sculpting with injectables. Is saline preview a good idea?

RealSelf actual patient comment: Someone told me to look for a doctor who will help me see what the result will look like by injecting saline into the areas where I’ll be getting fillers. Do you do this? Is it a good idea? I am looking to erase/ flatten out deep nasal labial folds and […]

How Does Uthera Differ from E Prime?

A.We are fortunate to live in age when non-surgical skin lifting and tightening devices are available to treat patient who wish facial and neck rejuvenation without having to go to undergo “the knife.” Both Ulthera and Profound stimulate new collagen formation. Dr. Cho and other physicians have given excellent answers hereregardingthe differences between these two […]

What is the recovery from Profound RF like?

A.Profound Lift is a wonderful lifting and tightening treatment of the face and neck, it stimulates your own collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acids resulting in a natural rested, healthy, and rejuvenated appearance. It is safe and effective. The recovery is predictable and involves some downtime that varies among patients. All patients are swollen and bruised […]

Injectable laser” for tightening?? Profound?? Has anyone used it on legs yet?

RealSelf actual patient comment: I recently read about a new laser that is supposed to be “injectable” for tightening?? I think that it is called Profound? I think they have been using it on the face but going to be getting a new way to use it on the legs for loose skin? Has anyone […]

Am I a candidate for profound RF skin tightening procedures/fillers even with the metal wires in my face? (photos)

RealSelf actual patient comment: I had cheekbone reduction surgery to make the upper face less wide. There are tiny wires stabilizing the new bones. Am I still a candidate for profound RF skin tightening procedures as well as fillers to add a little volume in my cheeks even with the metal wires in my face? […]

Is 30 years old too young for Profound RF if you’re dealing with facial skin laxity from weight loss?

RealSelf actual patient comment: Although it’s been over a year since I lost weight, I’ve noticed that my face seems saggier than before. I’m only 30 and know that I would look better if it were slightly tighter. Am I too young for this type of procedure? A.It is difficult to answer your question without […]

Skin Tightening? Any doctors have experience with “Profound RF” treatment?

RealSelf actual patient comment: The Profound procedure looks very promising. Is any doctor doing it? What can one expect as far as down time? What is the typical pricing? A.Profound RF is a safe and effective non-surgical device for lifting and tightening the skin of the face and neck. Our patient’s experience has been positive. […]

1 month post Profound RF and I have more laxity. Is this due to all the residual swelling dissipating?

RealSelf actual patient comment: I’m not expecting results yet but three weeks post profound my face looked and felt firmer. Within the past five days my face started to noticeably sag. I’m a good healer and according to the dr only had mild laxity. At a month post , I look worse than before I […]

How long do the results from Profound RF last?

RealSelf actual patient comment: I know the technically “correct” answer is that it takes off X number of years and that we continue to age afterward, but is this actually true? For Ultherapy, I basically returned back to baseline after one year even though I did look quite a few years younger right afterward. I […]